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The goal of physical therapy is best described by which of these?
To improve how the individual is able to form words
To improve how the individual is able to swallow
To improve how an individual functions at work and at home
To keep the patient out of the hospital.
2
What is another name for nurses?
That nice person that helps
Cool Cat
A person in scrubs
Unsung Hero
3
Medicaid is primarily for?
Elderly
Low income people
Young Adults
Dogs
4
Social workers may be employed in which of the following settings?
Vet office
Lending institutions
Long Term Care Facilities
Child welfare agencies
5
Registered dietitian nutritionists have been known to specialize in which of the following areas?
Geriatrics
Renal Care
All of these are correct
Diabetes care
6
What is the most amount of money can a pharmacist make?
$150,000
$100,000
$200,000
$50,000
7
What current Health Policy was enacted on March 23, 2010?
Affordable Care Act
Free Healthcare
Nothing
Healthcare for all
8
Which group developed the first private hospital insurance plan in 1929?
Doctors
Teachers
Coal miners
Nurses
9
How many years of schooling is required for a Dentist?
8 years
4 years
2 years
12 years
10
The most important of future disabilities will be which of the following?
Kidney failure
Mental health issues
Chronic diseases
Cancer
11
What does EMT stand for?
Emergency Medical Technician
EKK My Toe!
12
The opportunity to gain hands-on work experience is an ___________________.
Partnership
Internship
Preceptorship
Mentorship
13
What care do EMTs provide?
Some kind
None
BLS
14
The medical term Kinesio-means _________, therefore a kinesiotherapist does what?
To think, Treats and educates patients on thinking patterns.
To eat, Treats and educates patients on their diet.
None of these answers are correct.
Movement, Treats and educates patients who have problems moving.
15
How do social workers assist people?
None of these are correct
By helping those with substance abuse problems
By helping those with substance abuse problems
By helping people who are facing disability
16
A speech disorder can be any of the following except:
Speaking a different language
Difficulty maintaining speech rhythm
Difficulty producing speech sounds
Controlling voice production
17
Part of hospice care and is an important part of care used to treat symptoms associated with a chronic serious illness
Pain mangement
Hospitalist
Long-term care
Palliative care
18
What are occupational therapists?
A therapist that takes care of people with careers
A therapist that works with people to restore function/improve mobility
Therapists that work with people with disabilities
IDK
19
What is a DO?
What do I have to DO?
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Doctor
Some person
20
Aside from their job training, what other skills set would surgical technologists most likely need to have?
Conscientious, have manual dexterity, be emotionally stable
Personable, have good communication skills, dependable
Tall, good personality, trustworthy
Flexible, reliable, easy to communicate with
21
What is the function of the National Institutes of Health?
To protect the public health through prevention and control of disease
o ensure that food is safe, pure, and wholesome
o conduct biomedical & behavioral research in the United States and abroad
To develop wellness programs in public and private schools
22
What percentage of federal health spending goes to hospitals as reimbursement for patients who have Medicare/Medicaid?
60%
30%
80%
20%
23
What organization was founded in 1948 and is responsible for keeping the world safe and healthy? Uses the acronym WHO?
Whole Foods Organization
World Holistic Organization
Whole Health Organization
World Health Organization
24
How long is a physical therapy program/schooling?
5 years
4 years
2 years
3 years
25
Although requirements vary by state, all states require physicians to be licensed.
False
True
26
What degree must a pharmacist earn?
No Degree
Masters Degree
Doctor of Pharmacy or PharmD
Medical Degree
27
The leading causes of death in those age 65 and older are cancer and which of the following?
Lung disease
Heart Disease
None of these are correct
Kidney failure
28
Which of the following has increased the prevalence of chronic and degenerative diseases?
increased number of elderly
increased use of tobacco
increased preventative care
increased physician availability
29
An individual patient health record in a computer database for easy access by physicians and other healthcare workers
Emergency Health Record (EHR)
Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Electronic Hospital Record (EHR)
Electronic Home Record (EHR)
30
The minimum requirement for a school health educator is best described by which of the following?
Associate's degree with specialty in human services
Master's degree with human services certification
Bachelor's degree with a license or certification to teach
High school diploma with online training course
31
The most important ways of improving the delivery of patient care & producing optimum outcomes is through the use of?
Health IT
Modern equipment
Discharging patients sooner
More doctors
32
What type of pharmacist specializes in drug therapy and works closely with physicians?
Pharmacotherapists
Therapists
Physical Therapists
Occupational Therapists
33
In order to perform advanced airway management, paramedics must be trained in which of the following?
Esophageal cut-down procedures
They don't need any specific training
Endotracheal intubation procedures
Radical tracheostomy procedures
34
refers to therapy provided to those who are recovering from illness or injury that encourages rehabilitation
Occupational therapy
Physica therapy
Motivational therapy
Cognitive therapy
35
Activities of daily living or ADL's are which of the following:
All of these are considered ADL;s
Toileting
Bathing
Eating
36
What are the best-known and largest single employers of health workers?
Rehabilitation facilities
Hospitals
Physician offices
Ambulatory care centers
37
What are the two types of physicians?
Specialist and Podiatrist
There is only one type of physician.
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and Medical Doctor (MD)
Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) and Physician Assistant (PA)
38
What degree do occupational therapists need to hold?
A master’s degree or higher
None
Therapy Degree
A BS or a BA
39
A prosthetist designs, measures, fits, & adjusts artificial limbs for amputees
False
True
40
A home health aide is most likely to perform which of the following duties?
All of these are correct
Shopping
Light housekeeping
ADL's (bathing, shaving, mouth care)
41
Which of the following refers to a written list of a profession's values and standards of conduct?
Code of ethics
List of rights and responsibilities
Code of conduct
Professional standards
42
A speech disorder can be any of the following
except
which of these?
Controlling voice production
People who speak a different language
Difficulty maintaining speech rhythm
Difficulty producing speech sounds
43
A veterinarian technician is most likely responsible for which of the following?
Recording information on the animal's chart
Preparing samples for the laboratory
All of these are the responsibility of a technician
Administering medications
44
What physician has the highest annual compensation?
Cardiologist
Gastroenterologist
Orthopedist
Pediatrician
45
One of the most important ways of improving delivery of patient care and producing optimum outcomes is the use of what?
Health IT
Modern equipment
More doctors
46
What degree does a social worker need to work in a position in school settings?
Master’s degree in social work
BS in social work
No degree
47
Hearing impairment can take many forms. Which of the following is an example of a hearing impairment?
Inability to hear speech loudly enough
Inability to understand and use speech to communicate
Inability to hear speech clearly
All of these are correct.
48
Medicare is primarily for?
Young adults
Parents
Elderly
Dogs
49
Hospices are operated on the principle that the dying have special needs that hospital personnel are too busy to handle.
False
True
50
Under the HRRP, the amount of money that hospitals receive from Medicare reimbursement is based on the readmission rate.
False
True
51
Medicare health insurance is divided into four parts. Which part covers prescription medications?
Medicare B
Medicare D
Medicare C
Medicare A
52
Use of electronic communications & information technologies to provide or support clinical care at a distance is what?
Telemedicine
Telephone
Computerized care
Telecare
53
What national exam does a student have to take in order to receive their licensure for Dentistry?
Dental Test
National Board Dental Hygiene Examination
The STEP exam
54
Physical therapists restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health.
True
False
55
While working as a veterinarian, Linda would be expected to perform which of the following tasks?
Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries in animals
All of these are correct.
Perform basic grooming services and nail care for animals
Provide shelter for abandoned animals
56
What careers can a Paramedic license lead to?
PA, Nurse, Flight Medic, Firefighter Medic, SAR medic
Surgeon
Nothing
Doctor
57
What is the licensing exam for nurses?
MCAT
LSAT
USMLE
NCLEX
58
How many years of clinical experience does a social worker need?
5 years
3 years
4 years
2 years
59
Can dentist open their own private practice?
No
Yes
60
What is the exam students have to take before entering medical school?
USMLE
LSAT
NCLEX
MCAT
61
Which specialist helps determine and prepare the drugs needed for nutrition?
Nutrition support pharmacists
Therapists
Osteopathic doctor
Medical doctor
62
What percent of pharmacists work in a retail setting?
61%
72%
85%
50%
63
Which of the following is the goal of physical therapy?
To improve how the individual is able to form words
To improve how an individual functions at work and at home
All of these are correct
To improve how the individual is able to swallow
64
How many years of residency does a student need to commit to when pursuing a specialty?
4-5 years residency
3-4 years residency
1-2 years residency
5-6 years residency
65
Do all Americans have accesses to Healthcare?
No
Yes
66
What is an APRN?
Licensed Nurse
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Awesome Pretty Really Nice Nurse
67
What is a RN?
Registered Nurse
Licensed Nurse
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Really Nice Nurse
68
Over the years what has helped increase people’s life span and also improve Health Care
Advancement in technology
Advancement in parenting
Advancement in schooling
Adnvancement in food
69
The CDC is what?
The US government agency that monitors infectious diseases
Improves health by protecting against disease
A cause of skin infection in the community
Improves communication and efficiency in providing healthcare
70
Technologists who use ultrasound to examine the heart are referred to as which of the following?
Electrocardiograph technicians
Surgical technologists
Cardiac sonographers
Cardiographic technicians
71
Nursing assistants who complete state-approved programs are known as which of the following?
Trained nurse assistants
Certified nurse assistants
Technical Nurse Assistants
General nurse assistants
72
Which of the phrases best describes the field of mental health professionals?
Working with patients to increase mobility after an injury
Working with patients to prevent, diagnose, and treat mental disorders
None of these are correct
Working with patients to enhance abilities to perform ADLs
73
Who is a specialist in mental health?
Psychiatrist
Primary Care Doctor
Occupational Therapist
Cardiologist
74
___________________ are physicians who perform eye surgery.
Optomotrist
Opthamologist
Dispensing opticians
None of these are correct
75
Psychology is best defined by which of the following?
Scientific approach to identifying areas of the brain and its funcitons.
A study of the bones and muscles and how they interact
Scientific approach to gathering, analyzing, & interpreting data on people
An introductory field to becoming a brain surgeon
76
How many years is residency for a doctor?
2 to 7 years
0 years
8 to 10 years
1 to 2 years
77
What is a physical therapist?
A therapist that works with people to restore function/improve mobility
Therapists that work with people with disabilities
A master’s degree or higher
IDK
78
Medicaid provides coverage to 1 in 5 Americans, which makes it the nation's largest public health insurance program.
False
True
79
What is the most amount of money a psychologist could make?
$120,000
$80,000
$60,000
$100,000
80
How long is a podiatrist residency?
3 years
4 years
1 year
2 years
81
What three procedures do Paramedics have training in that EMTs cannot do under their scope of practice?
Venous access, Intubation, EKG interpretation
Taking vitals, driving a car, and injections
Saying hello, taking vitals, breathing
82
What act was signed into law on January 2, 2001 and helped people afford health insurance? Hint -ACA
Affordable Care Act
Affordable Changing Act
None of these answers are correct.
Awful Cost Act
83
How much money could a substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors make?
$80,000
$100,000
$30,000
$60,000
